Finding reliable business partners
All-round support in international sourcing
Are you looking for reliable trading partners in developing and newly industrialising countries? Then the Import Promotion Desk (IPD) is your first port of call for verified producers and qualified service providers.
We identify suitable companies for you in the following areas:
- Fresh produce, natural ingredients for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals & food
- Sustainable seafood
- Cut flowers
- Digital services & products
- Sustainable tourism
With our support, you save time and money when tapping into new sources of supply. IPD identifies suppliers for you that match your requirements - transparently, efficiently and sustainably.
Your benefits
- All-round support in international sourcing – neutral, quality-conscious and free-of-charge
- Contacts to reliable, tried-and-tested suppliers, IT providers and travel operators
- Ongoing search for new business partners and products for your corporate success
Hand in hand with the European economy
IPD is an initiative of the Federation of German Wholesale, Foreign Trade and Services (BGA) and the development organisation sequa gGmbH Partner of German Business.
Our product groups
Fresh produce
Fresh products all year round thanks to reliable suppliers from our partner countries.
Learn more here.
Cut flowers
Gorgeous flowers thanks to excellent climatic conditions. We arrange contact with verified suppliers in South America.
Natural ingredients
Whether it's ingredients for food, pharmaceuticals or cosmetics you're looking for: IPD supports you in purchasing high-quality products from all over the world.
Sustainable tourism
A growth market tour operators can profit from. We will put you in touch with evaluated partners in Ecuador, Tunisia, Nepal and Uzbekistan.
Sustainable seafood
The IPD opens up new procurement sources for sustainable seafood for importers. We will put you in contact with reliable suppliers!
Digital services
Your are looking for digital services or products? We connect you with innovative experts in our countries.
We will connect you with your new business partners.
Find out about our wide range of products from six product groups.
Our Matchmaking-Events
Meet your new business partners!
Buyers' Trip
Buying cut flowers in Colombia
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Fresh produce trade fair
Fruit Attraction 2025
International Food Trade fair
Anuga 2025
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Buying coffee directly in Ethiopia
Cut flower trade fair
International Floriculture Trade Fair (IFTF) 2025
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Trade fair for food additives
Food ingredients Europe (FiE) 2025
News
Success story
Direct trade between Kenya and Europe
IPD's involvement in Kenya is a success story: Within just a few years, IPD has managed to significantly strengthen direct trade between Kenyan producers and European buyers and sustainably increasing export volumes.
Women in Global Trade
Promoting the economic participation of women
As a member of the "Partners in Transformation" network, IPD actively supports the implementation of the BMZ's feminist development policy strategy. IPD aims to help promote women's economic empowerment. Find out more about the IPD's diverse approaches to empowering women.
Focusing on sustainability
Cooperation with the private sector
Sustainability is a top priority for IPD. We take ESG (Environmental | Social | Governance) criteria into account, i.e. the responsible actions of companies refering to the environment, social affairs and corporate governance. Find out more about the IPD's holistic approach to sustainability.
